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Marilyn Fedewa Obituary

Marilyn Fedewa Fowler Marilyn Fedewa, passed away April 30, 2010 at the age of 76 . Born in Fowler, May 7, 1933, the daughter of Alfred Sr. and Seraphine (Noeker) Halfmann and has lived in the Fowler Area most of her life. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Church, Christian Mothers, T.O.P.S (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) and was an accomplished artist. On May 22, 1954 she married Donald Fedewa in Fowler and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2003. Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Judy (Claud) Rademacher, Donna (Jim) Bengel, and Jane Fedewa; her sons, Roy (Suzanne) Fedewa and Neil (Loretta) Fedewa; grandchildren, Sarah (Glenn) Simon, Jake (Kate) Rademacher, Curt (Jill) Rademacher, Nick (Thommie) Bengel, Kate Bengel, Jamison Fedewa, Benjamin Fedewa, Owen Fedewa and Delaney Fedewa. Also surviving her are her 6 great-grandchildren, sister, Ann (Larry) Pohl, brothers, Alfred Halfmann, Charlie (Marilyn) Halfmann Bob (Donna) Halfmann and Jim (Carol) Halfmann; sister-in-law, Sharon Halfmann and many neices and nephews, also her faithful dog and companion, Louie. In addition to her husband, Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Halfmann and sisters-in-law Joyce and Gladys Halfmann. Marilyn touched many people in her life, first as a bus driver for Fowler Schools and later in life as a nurse. She will be remembered by many for her warm and caring nature, her love of family and friends and her creative energy. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery following the mass with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. Contributions may be made in Marilyn's name to Sparrow Hospice. To learn more about Marilyn and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/58316, where you can share a memory or photo, and sign her memory book.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from May 2 to May 9, 2010.

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Connie Lowery

May 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayer go to the whole family. She was a GREAT person and will be missed dearly.

May 10, 2010

To Jane and Roy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret Goerge and Kathleen Lane

Penny Bulock

May 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of lose. Let the wonderful memories wrap you in their love and bring you comfort. There is nothing as special as the connection between a mother and a daughter and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. As the days pass, please remember there are people who care for you and are there to support you.

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